Add 16/4 and 40/54
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 40/54
16/4 + 40/54 is 128/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
16/4 = 16 × 27/4 × 27 = 432/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108 - Add the two like fractions:
432/108 + 80/108 = 432 + 80/108 = 512/108 - 512/108 simplified gives 128/27
- So, 16/4 + 40/54 = 128/27
In mixed form: 420/27
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